Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $3,899,055.98 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2021-001 with Blythe Construction, Inc. for the 2021 Resurfacing of Streets
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering and Inspections
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Dale Wyrick, 373-2783
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2021-001, 2021 Resurfacing of Streets, have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Blythe Construction, Inc. for $3,899,055.98.
BACKGROUND:
The work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for both milling and resurfacing of various City streets. The bids were opened on December 17, 2020 and the apparent lowest, responsive bidder was Blythe Construction, Inc. with a bid of $3,899,055.98.
The MBE utilization goal for this project is 10.0% while the WBE participation goal is 8.0%. Blythe Construction, Inc. has committed to meeting these goals.
The other responsive bids received were:
Sharpe Brothers $4,397,713.13 MBE=10.1% WBE=8.1% Greensboro, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is February 2021. The proposed date of completion is October 31, 2021.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $3,899,055.98 are budgeted in three maintenance accounts: Field Operations Department's Street Resurfacing accounts, $3,000,000 in 481-4301-01-5611 and $514,055.98 in 401-4302-05-5611, and $385,000.00 in the Water Resources Water Lines account 503-7030-07.5611. A budget adjustment is needed to use the Water Resources account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Field Operations that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2021-001 for the 2021 Resurfacing of Streets ...
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